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Dhont, Jan Karel George

Date of birth:
July 19th, 1893
Nationality:
Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant-majoor-instructeur
Unit:
Wapen der Artillerie
Awarded on:
July 19th, 1946
Citation:
"Has decorated himself by brave conduct against the enemy on 10th Mat 1940 near Hedel during an attack of enemy aircraft on an anti-aircraft battery, by, although not a member of the guncrew, going to a damaged gun; repairing the gun and at first operating it himself, until the by his example motivated gunners returned to their posts; also by this doing so the enemy attack was repelled."

Royal Decree No. 6, dated 19th July 1946.
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

Sources

  • - "Brons", Nr 63, 18e Jaargang, uitgave van de Vereniging Dragers Militaire Dapperheidsonderscheidingen 2009
    - "Brons", Nr 66, 19e Jaargang, uitgave van de Vereniging Dragers Militaire Dapperheidsonderscheidingen 2010
    - The Dutch Medals Page
    - Gedenkboek Verzetsherdenkingskruis

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